Cook Assistant

The Rinks Foundation; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B) is seeking a Cook Assistant to support the kitchen team during events. You will follow recipes, prepare menu items, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced arena environment.

This part-time, event-based position requires flexibility, including nights and weekends. The role offers opportunities to work closely with Chefs and kitchen staff within the Food & Beverage Department of Anaheim Arena Management, LLC.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Safe knife skills.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Strong verbal communication.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and various times of the day.
• Ability and willingness to be a team player.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures.
• Maintain Safe Food Handler Certification.
• MR2026

Responsibilities

• Accurately follow recipe guidelines to prepare food based on the current menu.
• Display knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and food preparations.
• Perform a variety of kitchen duties, including washing vegetables, cutting meats, and breading.
• Weigh and measure designated ingredients; monitor temperatures and quality.
• Complete daily Time and Temperature logs and ensure labeling/dating per FIFO.
• Identify common allergens and follow procedures for handling them.
• Interact with guests to provide hospitality and support event operations.
• Support other Food & Beverage tasks as needed.

Skills

Follow directions

Knife skills

Learn quickly

Communication

Stamina

Flexible schedule

Team player

Temp control

Food safety

MR2026

Job description

Mission: To be a place where the everyday becomes extraordinary - and the potential is unlimited. Where every experience can change you

Vision: We are the gathering place of Orange County

Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold

Job Title: Cook Assistant

Pay Details: The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

Cooks are responsible for supporting kitchen operations by assisting Chefs and other kitchen staff. Cooks execute menu item production and event execution. All culinary team members must ensure safety and sanitation standards are maintained in all areas at all times. This is a part-time, event-based position located in the Food and Beverage Department of Anaheim Arena Management, LLC ("AAM"). Hours for this position fluctuate depending upon arena event schedule.

Responsibilities

• Accurately follow recipe guidelines to prepare food based on the current menu
• Display knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and food preparations
• Perform a variety of kitchen duties, including, but not limited to:
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruits
• Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood
• Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them
• Stir and strain soups and sauces
• Weigh and measure designated ingredients
• Ensure that food temperature, food quality, and appearance of prepared food meet AAM's established standards. Store foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage
• Complete daily Time and Temperature logs and use proper equipment and temperature controls to monitor temperatures
• Ensure accurate labeling, dating, and rotating using the FIFO method for all raw and prepped food products
• Identify the presence of any of the eight most common food allergens within AAM's menu items and follow AAM's procedures regarding these allergens
• 1) Milk; 2) Eggs; 3) Fish (bass, flounder, cod); 4) Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster ); 5) Wheat; 6) Peanuts; 7) Tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts); and 8) Soybeans
• Practice proper work procedures, safety and sanitation standards; especially as it pertains to use of equipment
• Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, segregate and remove garbage, and steam-clean or hose garbage containers
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator
• Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment. Engage with venue guests and team members to ensure exceptional hospitality is provided to all guests at all times
• Display familiarly with the arena, efficiently navigate the arena, and assist guests in navigating the arena. Work with counterparts in the operations departments to ensure that quality service is provided during all events
• Support any other Food &Beverage departments as needed
• Other responsibilities and/or tasks as deemed appropriate by the Food &Beverage management team at AAM

Skills

• Ability to understand & follow directions
• Possess safe knife skills (following training)
• Ability to learn quickly
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and various times of the day
• Ability and willingness to be a team player
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures
• Maintain Safe Food Handler Certification
• MR2026

Company: Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B)

Our Commitment: We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, d